Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: 2003 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-09-14, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 31–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Harrington (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -25.60 total EPA.

On the individual side, A. Green (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+13.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (14:18) 30-A.Green right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 A. Green · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.70 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Fisher · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
3. 3 S. Anderson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.86 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Schroeder · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
5. 5 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +3.40 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
8. 8 B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Green Bay Packers — A. Green (Q1 59:18)
• Green Bay Packers — T. Fisher (B. Favre pass) (Q1 49:30)
• Green Bay Packers — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass) (Q3 25:24)
• Green Bay Packers — A. Harris (Q4 10:31)

Field goals

• Detroit Lions — J. Hanson (Q2 42:23)
• Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q2 38:27)
• Detroit Lions — J. Hanson (Q2 30:03)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 65 (Q1 59:18) — (14:18) 30-A.Green right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 59:08) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q1 49:30) — (4:30) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 40-T.Fisher for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 49:26) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q2 42:23) — (12:23) 4-J.Hanson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 28 (Q2 38:27) — (8:27) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 34 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q3 25:24) — (10:24) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 25:18) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 50 (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 82-C.Fitzsimmons INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Harris at GB 44. 31-A.Harris for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 10:18) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Green Bay Packers (Q1 59:18) — (14:18) 30-A.Green right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +5.18]
• Detroit Lions (Q1 45:03) — (:03) 19-J.Jett punts 35 yards to GB 15, Center-89-B.Banta. 55-M.Wilkins MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DET-28-Bra.Walker at GB 15. 28-Bra.Walker to GB 15 for no gain (24-A.Edwards). Ball inadvertently tou [WPA +6.7% · EPA +5.17]
• Detroit Lions (Q3 26:17) — (11:17) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 86-M.Ricks INTERCEPTED by 56-N.Barnett at DET 33. 56-N.Barnett to DET 19 for 14 yards (76-J.Backus). [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.17]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 89-R.Ferguson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at DET 41. 32-D.Bly to DET 45 for 4 yards (89-R.Ferguson). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -1.33]
• Green Bay Packers (Q1 56:57) — (11:57) 30-A.Green right end pushed ob at DET 41 for 13 yards (25-C.Harris). [WPA +4.3% · EPA +1.85]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Detroit Lions (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 82-C.Fitzsimmons INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Harris at GB 44. 31-A.Harris for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.6% · EPA -8.94]
• Green Bay Packers (Q1 59:18) — (14:18) 30-A.Green right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +5.18]
• Detroit Lions (Q1 45:03) — (:03) 19-J.Jett punts 35 yards to GB 15, Center-89-B.Banta. 55-M.Wilkins MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DET-28-Bra.Walker at GB 15. 28-Bra.Walker to GB 15 for no gain (24-A.Edwards). Ball inadvertently tou [WPA +6.7% · EPA +5.17]
• Detroit Lions (Q3 26:17) — (11:17) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 86-M.Ricks INTERCEPTED by 56-N.Barnett at DET 33. 56-N.Barnett to DET 19 for 14 yards (76-J.Backus). [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.17]

Quarterback report card

J.Harrington led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 59 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -0.43 EPA/play · -25.60 total EPA
• B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Detroit Lions: 16 drives, -21.04 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, +2.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• A. Green (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 59:18 · DET 65 · Score 0-6
   (14:18) 30-A.Green right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 59:08 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 49:30 · DET 5 · Score 0-13
   (4:30) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 40-T.Fisher for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 49:26 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
5. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 42:23 · GB 4 · Score 3-14
   (12:23) 4-J.Hanson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 38:27 · DET 28 · Score 3-17
   (8:27) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
7. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · GB 34 · Score 6-17
   (:03) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 25:24 · DET 14 · Score 6-23
   (10:24) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 25:18 · DET 2 · Score 6-24
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:31 · GB 50 · Score 6-30
    (10:31) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 82-C.Fitzsimmons INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Harris at GB 44. 31-A.Harris for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 10:18 · DET 2 · Score 6-31
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.